Research Interests
My research focuses on improving our understanding of human health and function by analyzing complex physiological and biomechanical signals collected through wearable sensors. I study head kinematics and the relationship between motion and cardioautonomic response, using IMUs and ECGs to explore how these systems interact across different populations, including individuals with concussions or vestibular hypofunction. My work is driven by a commitment to translating these insights into practical applications that enhance clinical outcomes and everyday function.
Remote Monitoring of Head Motion
Head kinematics play a crucial role in mobility, balance, and sensory integration, yet their daily life
patterns remain underexplored. This work focuses on developing wearable sensor-based tools to remotely
and continuously monitor head movement, capturing head turn behavior over multi-day periods. By
establishing normative data and assessing the reliability of head kinematic metrics, this research
provides a foundation for using head movement as an objective mobility marker. These findings support
future applications in both healthy and clinical populations, enabling more precise assessments of
mobility and balance in real-world settings.
- Cho S.Y., Fino P. C. "Quantifying Daily Head Turns And Head-Trunk Coupling In Healthy Adults". International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement (ICAMPAM) 2024, Rennes, FR. June 2024 Oral Presentation
- Cho S.Y., Monoli C., Dibble L. E., Fino P. C. “Measuring Head Movements During Free-Living Daily Life In People with Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries”. International Society of Gait & Posture Research (ISPGR) World Congress 2025, Maastricht, NL. June 2025. Oral Presentation